Trio of Hummus

Delicious and healthy snacks to enjoy on long dark cold evenings is always a good thing.

Hummus is nutritious and filled with natural proteins and vitamins and when you add healthy fats and flavours, they are a great healthy choice for an evening snack as well as a sandwich filler, dipper and a side to many salads. HOW DO YOU ENJOY YOURS?

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (keep the brine in a bowl to the side)

4 tbsp tahini

1/4 cup chickpea water

juice of 1 or 2 lemons, to taste

1/2 – 1 tsp cumin (optional)

1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional however adds a nice smokiness)

1/4 tsp black pepper

good pinch of Himalayan salt, or to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

Method

Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until desired consistency.

Taste for flavor adding anything here and there that you like

Alternatives

Toppings: I love to add something crunchy and nutty to the top. 2 of my favourite options are a) roasted chickpeas (baked in the oven at 200C with a little sprinkling of oil and some smoked paprika and great eaten on their own as a healthy snack) b) toasted pine-nuts (toasted in a dry oven on medium/high heat until browned

Beetroot Hummus: add 2 medium beetroots to the main ingredients for a delicious tasty ingredient and a vibrant colour. I bake mine in foil in the oven at 170C for 1 hour, then remove the skin and add too the hummus mix)

Basil Hummus: add 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves to the main ingredients and mix for a vibrant green colour and full of goodness.

Coriander Hummus: add 1/2 cup of fresh coriander leaves to the main ingredients and mix for a vibrant & fresh green colour.